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Vol.9, No.2 February 2007
 
 IN THIS ISSUE:
  FEATURE:
U.S. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
TIME CHANGE 2007
Cisco Proactively Addresses
the U.S. DST Challenge

Cisco is taking a proactive approach to compliance of U.S. Daylight Savings Time (DST) changes. We are dedicated to ensuring that Cisco products in your network will continue to operate without impact through the DST date transition. As a result, Cisco has undertaken a company-wide initiative to supply documentation to identify how to update each product.

For more information, please contact your sales representative, partner, or dealer, or visit the page below:

www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk648/tk362/
technologies_tech_note09186a00807ca437.shtml

Note: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (H.R.6.ENR), Section 110, changes the start date of Daylight Savings Time from the first Sunday of April to the second Sunday of March, and changes the end date from the last Sunday of October to the first Sunday of November.

Contact the TAC

If you have any technical questions regarding a Cisco product or service, you can contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) by clicking on the "Contact TAC" button at the top of this newsletter.

NEWS UPDATES     Back to top

New Reader Tips - UPDATE:
Create Macros for a Cisco Switch

Note: All tips published in the Cisco Technical Services Newsletter are reviewed by Cisco technical support engineers; however, the Cisco Technical Services Newsletter and Cisco cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of these tips.

You can create macros to run a series of commands on a Cisco switch. This can be handy if you're logged in to a remote device and want to change the configuration, but doing so will mean you lose management access part-way through. You can define a macro and run it; even though you lose management access part way through, the macro will continue to run.

To configure the macro:

  • Enter configuration mode
  • Use the command macro name
  • Enter the commands you want the macro to run
  • Finish with @

The example below shows how to change the management VLAN from 1 to 100. Removing the IP address from the current management VLAN will disconnect your telnet session, but the macro will still execute the rest of the commands.

config t
macro name Change-vlan
interface Vlan1
 no ip address
 shutdown
interface vlan100
 ip address 172.29.159.6 255.255.255.252
 no shutdown @

To run the macro:

macro global apply Change-vlan

-Graham Mundell, Telecom New Zealand, Weymouth, Auckland, New Zealand

Editor's Note: The above tip is specific to Catalyst IOS that runs on very specific switches (like the 2950) and is not a standard in the majority of the remaining IOS versions available. Please refer to the configuration guide below for more information:

www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/cat2950/12122ea7/scg/swmacro.htm

To learn more about Reader Tip submission and guidelines, visit the Reader Tip submission page at:

www.cisco.com/warp/public/437/readertips/index.html
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CCIE Central - UPDATE:
Comprehensive CCIE Service Provider Written Exam Released

Cisco has recently completed a series of changes to the CCIE Service Provider (SP) track. At this time, candidates for CCIE SP must pass a comprehensive written exam (#350-029), followed by the hands-on lab exam. Specific exam topics can be found online in the CCIE SP written exam blueprint and CCIE SP lab exam blueprint.

In addition, four of the previously-available written exams are no longer being used to qualify a candidate for the lab exam. The remaining four, however, will continue to be available for recertification purposes.

The recertification exams include:

  • CCIE SP Cable Exam (#350-021)
  • CCIE SP Content Networking Exam (#350-026)
  • CCIE SP Optical Exam (#350-020)
  • CCIE SP WAN Switching Exam (#350-023)

Visit the CCIE Service Provider certification page for more information, including access to relevant blueprints:

www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/ccie/sp/index.html
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"Cisco Routing and Switching Update" - NEW:
New Online Publication Focuses on Routing and Switching

"Cisco Routing and Switching Update" is your premium resource for the latest routing and switching news from Cisco. This new online newsletter will bring you regular updates about important products and technology, valuable resources such as white papers, and a wide range of news and information. Become more knowledgeable with critical updates that directly affect your workday.

Sign up to begin receiving this useful resource today at:

tools.cisco.com/gdrp/coiga/showsurvey.do?surveyCode=1364&keyCode=TEST&gId=TEST
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Cisco Marketplace - UPDATE:
Get the Product Documentation You Need Now

"What's New in Cisco Documentation" is an online publication that provides information about the latest documentation releases for Cisco products. Updated monthly, this online publication is organized by product category to direct you quickly to the documentation for your products.

In addition to many new and revised documents, highlights of the February release include documentation for the following:

  • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family

You can view the latest release of "What's New in Cisco Documentation" at its new location:

www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html

Visit the Product Documentation Store today at:

www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/WN0207
(available only to registered users)
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Networking Professionals Connection - UPDATE:
Upcoming "Ask the Expert" Events and TechTalks

Networking Professionals Connection is an interactive Website where you can discuss Cisco networking products and technologies with Cisco experts and networking professionals around the world.

Upcoming events on Networking Professionals Connection include:

  • "Ask the Expert" events, which allow you to discuss specific networking issues online with Cisco engineers:
    www.cisco.com/go/AsktheExpert

    • "CCIE Voice," now through February 23
    • "Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD)," now through February 23
    • "Cisco Unified Application Environment," February 26 through March 9
    • "Configuring and Troubleshooting Cisco AS5x00 Access Servers for ISDN/Modems/PPP Connectivity," February 26 through March 9

    Note: "Ask the Expert" events are subject to rescheduling. Please refer to the URL above for the most current schedule.

  • TechTalks are online Webcasts that focus on particular technology subjects. You can view the latest event schedule, register to attend a live session, and view archived presentations on the Web any time:
    www.cisco.com/go/techtalk

To attend an event or participate in a discussion forum, visit Networking Professionals Connection at:

www.cisco.com/discuss/networking

NEW TECHNICAL TIPS     Back to top

LAN Switching

Configuration Example:
GLBP on Catalyst 6500 Switches

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps708/products_configuration_example09186a00807d2520.shtml

Configuration Example:
Layer 2 Security Features on Catalyst 3750 Series Switches

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps5023/products_configuration_example09186a00807c4101.shtml

Tech Note:
Catalyst 3750 Series Switches Troubleshoot Common Issues

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps5023/products_tech_note09186a00807ccc79.shtml

Cisco TAC Case Collection Solution:
Speeds Supported by the 1000BASE-T(GLC-T) SFP Module on the Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series Switch

www.ciscotaccc.com/lanswitching/showcase?case=K50424135
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Routers

Tech Note:
U.S. Daylight Saving Time (DST) Changes for 2007

www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk648/tk362/technologies_tech_note09186a00807ca437.shtml

Cisco TAC Case Collection Solution:
How to Partition Internal Flash Memory

www.ciscotaccc.com/core/showcase?case=K86037012
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Security and VPN

Configuration Example:
PIX/ASA 7.x: Translate Multiple Global IP Addresses to a Single Local IP Address Using Static Policy NAT

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6120/products_configuration_example09186a00807d2874.shtml

Configuration Example:
PIX/ASA: Allow Remote Desktop Protocol Connection through the Security Appliance

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vpndevc/ps2030/products_configuration_example09186a00807d287e.shtml

Configuration Example:
PIX 6.3 Upgrade to a New PIX 7.0 Appliance

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vpndevc/ps2030/products_configuration_example09186a00807c3627.shtml

Configuration Example:
Dynamic LAN-to-LAN VPN between Cisco IOS Routers Using IOS CA on the Hub

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps1018/products_configuration_example09186a00807be6bc.shtml

Configuration Example:
VeriSign SSL Certificate Installation to the Cisco ASA Using ASDM

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6120/products_configuration_example09186a00807c2151.shtml

Tech Note:
Troubleshoot Connections through the PIX and ASA

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6120/products_tech_note09186a00807c35e7.shtml

Tech Note:
ASDM and WebVPN Enabled on the Same Interface of ASA

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6120/products_tech_note09186a00807be2a1.shtml

Tech Note:
Protecting Network Security when Granting Access to Third Parties

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6120/products_tech_note09186a00807bd2a6.shtml

Cisco TAC Case Collection Solution:
How to Downgrade the PIX Security Appliance from Version 7.0 to 6.3 and Recover from a Faulty Upgrade

www.ciscotaccc.com/security/showcase?case=K18441822
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Voice and Unified Communications

Configuration Example:
Forced Authorization Codes (FAC)

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps556/products_configuration_example09186a00807d11d4.shtml

Configuration Example:
H.320 Gateway to H.323 Gatekeeper Video Call Flow

www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk1077/technologies_configuration_example09186a00807ca099.shtml

Tech Note:
Trace Call Information in Cisco Unity

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps2237/products_tech_note09186a00807d11c6.shtml

Tech Note:
Siemens QSIG Interoperability: Calling Name and Call Forward Do Not Work

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps556/products_tech_note09186a00807d11d9.shtml

Tech Note:
BTS 10220 and Year 2007 Standard Time Change

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vcallcon/ps531/products_tech_note09186a00807ca66a.shtml

Tech Note:
MWI Failure and High CPU Usage on Cisco Unity

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps2237/products_tech_note09186a00807ca66e.shtml

Tech Note:
Integrate the Cisco IOS Gateway to the MX/Alliance Turret via T1-CAS

www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk652/tk653/technologies_tech_note09186a00807ca672.shtml

Tech Note:
Cisco Unity Unable to Deliver Voicemail Messages to the Subscriber Mailboxes

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps2237/products_tech_note09186a00807cc043.shtml

Tech Note:
CallManager Bulk Administration Tool (BAT) Common Problems and Solutions

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps556/products_tech_note09186a00807cc050.shtml

Tech Note:
CallManager Attendant Console: Troubleshoot Speed Dials

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps555/products_tech_note09186a00807cc05e.shtml

Tech Note:
SIP Phone: Call Failure on Consultation Transfer from Anonymous Callers

www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk652/tk701/technologies_tech_note09186a00807cc055.shtml

Tech Note:
Unity Domino Error - Play to phone: Unspecified Error

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps2237/products_tech_note09186a00807cc048.shtml

Tech Note:
Microsoft OS Patch Installation on a Cisco MCS Server Fails

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps556/products_tech_note09186a00807ca689.shtml

Tech Note:
IP Phone Load Conversion from SIP to MGCP

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/phones/ps379/products_tech_note09186a00807ce0cd.shtml

Password Recovery:
Procedure for Cisco Unity Connection

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6509/products_password_recovery09186a00807ca680.shtml

Cisco TAC Case Collection Solution:
DTMF-Relay of the Cisco CallManager SIP Trunk Fails to Work with the SIP VoIP Telco because the Terminating Side Does Not Receive the DTMF Digits

www.ciscotaccc.com/voice/showcase?case=K70001274
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Wireless

Configuration Example:
Multicast with Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs) and Lightweight Access Points (LAPs)

www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk722/tk809/technologies_configuration_example09186a00807cc10d.shtml

Configuration Example:
H-REAP Modes of Operation

www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk722/tk809/technologies_configuration_example09186a00807cc3b8.shtml

Tech Note:
ACLs on Wireless LAN Controllers: Rules, Limitations, and Examples

www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk722/tk809/technologies_tech_note09186a00807ce372.shtml

Cisco TAC Case Collection Solution:
How to Configure the Lightweight Access Point to Join the Respective Wireless LAN Controller (WLC)

www.ciscotaccc.com/wireless/showcase?case=K07469255

NEW FIELD NOTICES AND SECURITY ADVISORIES     Back to top

Broadband Cable

Field Notice:
SCE SCAS BB - Failure to Apply Policy - SCE Agent Connections Are Very Slow

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6150/products_field_notice09186a00807ca1bd.shtml

Field Notice:
SCAS BB - PRPC Authentication between SCA BB Console and SM/CM/SCE Does Not Work in Environments That Have an Entity/Device That Might Change IP Addresses Which Is Located between the Console and SM/CM/SCE

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6150/products_field_notice09186a00807ca30b.shtml
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Cisco IOS

Field Notice:
U.S. Daylight Savings Time Policy Changes Effective March 2007 - for Cisco IOS Software

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/iosswrel/ps1818/products_field_notice09186a00807cb11b.shtml

Security Advisory:
IPv6 Routing Header Vulnerability

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a00807cb0fd.shtml

Cisco TAC Case Collection Solution:
Router Cannot Accept a Telnet Session

www.ciscotaccc.com/core/showcase?case=K15326847
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IBM Technologies

Security Advisory:
DLSw Vulnerability

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a00807bd128.shtml
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Optical

Field Notice:
ONS 15600 - DBOSYNC with Redundant TSCs - Reset with Possible Outage

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/optical/ps4533/products_field_notice09186a00807c5162.shtml
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Routers

Field Notice:
Specific MWR 1900 Mobile Wireless Series Routers Unable to Read Compact Flash - ROMmon Upgrade Available

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps4062/products_field_notice09186a00807d2831.shtml

Field Notice:
IOS-XR CRS, XR12K - Certificate of Software Authenticate Expiry Is January 18, 2007 - IOS-XR Refresh (Download) Is Required for All New Image Installations

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5763/products_field_notice09186a00807c00ab.shtml
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Security and VPN

Security Advisory:
Crafted TCP Packet Can Cause Denial of Service

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a00807cb0e4.shtml

Security Advisory:
SSL/TLS Certificate and SSH Public Key Validation Vulnerability

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a00807c517f.shtml

Security Advisory:
Crafted IP Option Vulnerability

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a00807cb157.shtml

Security Advisory:
Combined IOS Table for January 24, 2007 Security Advisories

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a00807cb14c.shtml

Security Advisory:
Multiple Vulnerabilities in Cisco Secure Access Control Server

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a00807b8e55.shtml

Security Advisory:
Multiple Vulnerabilities in Cisco Clean Access

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a00807b6621.shtml

Security Advisory:
Cisco Unified Contact Center and IP Contact Center JTapi Gateway Vulnerability

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a00807bd12a.shtml
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Video

Field Notice:
U.S. Daylight Savings Time Policy Changes Effective March 2007 for ICEVSSW

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6936/products_field_notice09186a00807cc384.shtml
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Voice and Unified Communications

Field Notice:
U.S. Daylight Savings Time Policy Change Effective March 2007 - for MeetingPlace Express (MPE)

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6533/products_field_notice09186a00807d2c99.shtml

Field Notice:
Intelligent Call Manage/IP Contact Center Version 7.1x - Use of Mobile Agent Nailed Up Connection with Specific IOS Versions Will Cause Memory Leak and Possible Gateway Assert and Loss of Calls

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/custcosw/ps1973/products_field_notice09186a00807b8907.shtml

Field Notice:
Cisco Enterprise and Hosted Contact Center Products Notice for Microsoft January 2007 Security Updates

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/custcosw/ps1973/products_field_notice09186a00807bf597.shtml

Field Notice:
CallManager CM 5.1.1.1000-7 Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) and Quality of Service (QoS) Values Are Incorrect

www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps556/products_field_notice09186a00807b8995.shtml

UPDATED TECHNICAL TIPS     Back to top

If you would like to view Technical Tips that have recently received major updates, visit the Document Updates page at:

www.cisco.com/public/news_training/tech_tips.html
(available to non-registered users)

www.cisco.com/kobayashi/news_training/tech_tips.html
(available only to registered users)

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